The VW e-Up! has a 18.7kWh battery which provides up to 93 miles of range on a single charge. This figure may be affected by environmental factors (e.g. ambient temperature) as well as your driving style, but a typical 20 mile commute would easily be covered by the e-Up's range.

The cost of charging a VW e-Up! in the UK varies depending on the location and speed of the charger, but charging at home is the most cost-effective way to charge and many public charging points are free to use. Charging at home costs as little as 2p per mile:

Typical overnight electricity rate of 10p per kWh

Charging a VW e-Up! therefore costs only 2p per mile

Based on an average 20 mile daily commute, this equates to only 40p per day

Charging your VW e-Up! at home with a standard 3 pin plug can take anywhere between 12 and 15 hours, whereas using a dedicated home charging point takes only 4 to 6 hours. The e-Up! can only charge at a rate of 3.7kW and so cannot take full advantage of a 7kW home charging point, but the 7kW option is ideal for future-proofing your home for your next plug-in vehicle or for charging other plug-in cars.

Charging a VW e-Up! at home is usually done through a dedicated home charging point, which comes with a one-off cost for purchase and installation. A government grant (known as the OLEV grant) is available for £500 towards this cost.